New Releases

Furniture Makeovers shows how to transform tired furniture into stunning showpieces. You’ll never look at a hand-me-down dresser the same way again! The book offers 26 easy-to-follow techniques that can be applied to all different types of pieces, from bookshelves to desks: painting, applying gold leaf, wallpapering, distressing, dip dyeing, and more.

Here’s a new twist on an old favorite: pretzels warm from the oven. DIY bakers can make their own crunchy, chewy, savory, or sweet artisan pretzels with this collection of 50 recipes that imagines every way to shape, fill, and top them.

These fun fill-in journals encourage kids to imagine their pets’ innermost thoughts, including notable achievements of the day, details about naps, dreams, mischief, lessons taught to their human companion, and other daily adventures. They also include a pet profile and thoughtful feline (or canine) quotations throughout. Playful, bonding, and immersive, these journals help record a key relationship in any child’s life.

These fun fill-in journals encourage kids to imagine their pets’ innermost thoughts, including notable achievements of the day, details about naps, dreams, mischief, lessons taught to their human companion, and other daily adventures. They also include a pet profile and thoughtful feline (or canine) quotations throughout. Playful, bonding, and immersive, these journals help record a key relationship in any child’s life.

The freezer is the source of the Force in this Star Wars–themed cooking kit. Four lightsaber ice pop molds are included in the kit as are 30 easy to- make recipes for delightful chilled treats, making this galactic cookbook appeal to any Jedi appetite.

In his new book, BikeSnobNYC reaches the final frontier of cycling: riding with the family. As his choice to take to the road with his toddler son in tow is met with bewilderment and disapproval from onlookers and the occasional motorist, he ponders why it’s such a taboo.

For those short on time but long on cookie love, Slice & Bake Cookies comes to the rescue! Elinor Klivans, the baking expert behind Big Fat Cookies and Cupcakes!, shares 50 recipes that are quick to mix up, stash in the refrigerator or freezer, and have at the ready to slice and bake whenever a sweet craving strikes.

With the materials in this portfolio— 20 sheets of brightly patterned paper, plus basic rosette techniques, 14 step-by-step projects, and endless ideas for inspiration—crafters will delight in making timeless and modern folded medallions that can accessorize any outfit, function as home décor, or be gifted as living scrapbook mementos.

Celebrating the awesomeness of analog, these notecards are die-cut in the shape of old 45s and come with record-sleeve envelopes! Retro-inspired labels feature a range of greetings for different occasions.

Listography for parents! Now fans of the smash-hit journal series (more than a quarter of a million copies sold!) can keep a unique memory book of their child and their parenting experiences over the years. With more than 60 thought-provoking list topics ranging from the classic to the lovably idiosyncratic (including your child’s first words, the best and most challenging parts of parenting, and your child’s biggest tantrums), this illustrated journal is a celebration of parenthood and childhood that will serve as a lovely keepsake for the family.

Join Seymour Simon, the “dean” of children’s science nonfiction, as he investigates the most extreme environments, animals, plants, and weather in the ocean. Imagine exploring the most extreme parts of our amazing oceans—riding the tallest waves, diving to the darkest depths, and encountering the largest and most dangerous sea creatures on Earth. These mind-bending facts and stunning photographs make for an exciting, and sometimes unbelievable, underwater expedition!

Discover Olivia’s world—from A to Z—with these flash cards featuring art from the television show, inspired by the original Caldecott honor-winning picture book. Printed on thick, sturdy board, they are just the right size for small hands to hold and are equally suited for hanging on the wall in a child’s room.

Re-create Olivia’s adventures (or make up new ones!) with this adorable paper doll play set. Choose clothes, props, and accessories from Olivia’s extensive wardrobe featured in the popular television show. Enjoy great value with 1 stand-up Olivia doll, 2 stand-up friend dolls, 2 play scenes, and 80 reusable vinyl stickers!

Mix and match with Olivia! Fans of all ages will enjoy this classic matching game, featuring 72 cards of Olivia surfing, painting, dancing, and more! While providing hours of fun for the whole family, this game also helps players develop memory, concentration, and matching skills.

Maddie is a sweet-tempered coonhound who accompanied her owner, Theron, on a year long, cross-country trip while he worked on a photojournalism project. In his spare time, Theron took photos of Maddie doing what she does best: standing on things. From bicycles to giant watermelons to horses to people, there really isn’t anything that Maddie won’t stand on with grace and patience.

First published in 1914, Gertrude Stein’s revolutionary poetic work Tender Buttons is a must-read for every serious lover of literature. Delighting in the rhythm of words, its first section, “Objects,” runs playful linguistic circles around teacups, ribbons, umbrellas, and other quotidian artifacts.

This new collection of vintage-with-a-twist work by Anne Taintor offers up a fresh serving of Anne’s signature hilarious commentary on the joys, challenges, and cocktail hours of motherhood.

The follow-up to The Little Book of Saints, this treasure of a book is an ode to angels in their many forms. The stories of angels as divine messengers, faithful guardians, and mystical celestial beings offer readers inspiration and comfort.

Fatherhood is full of ups and downs, quirks and crises. But there is always humor to be found! Featuring 60 all new cartoons from Andy Riley, Beer Makes Daddy Strong shows the world just how great dads can be:

From the author of the wildly popular Bunny Suicides series comes this hilarious collection detailing all the quirks and endearing oddities of motherhood. Mommy loves chocolate cake (no matter how bad it is for her), has magical spit (removes any stain!), and loves spa treatments (especially when she’s not the one paying).

Rob Ryan’s papercut prose is so exquisitely intricate, it begs closer examination— and always captures a lingering eye. The story Ryan tells in this jacketed hardcover is a celebration of love and family just as heartfelt as it is visually arresting: two songbirds eagerly anticipate the arrival of their first child, and as they tend to their nest, they can’t help but worry about becoming parents.

This bestselling place mat format encourages would-be artists to look at the world around them (and the dinner table!) and take chances expressing what they see. Filled with open-ended activities that introduce users to principles of line, shape, color, and form, these place mats will entertain whether at home or dining out!

Dazzling Diamonds, Royal Root Beer Rubies, and Super Sour Sapphires are just some of the irresistible ice pop recipes in Gem Pops! that will win over kids of all ages. This one-of-a-kind kit includes a recipe booklet with step-by-step instructions for making 25 icy treats inspired by gems and semi-precious stones, plus 6 ice pop molds that capture the shape and essence of all that glitters. The best part? The ice pop molds have a ring base, so kids can show off their sparkling (and tasty!) new accessories.

Every day is an adventure. Keep in touch with these illustrated notecards featuring the colorful and whimsical travel-inspired illustrations of artist Kate Pocrass.

From artist Kate Pocrass, this journal is filled with charming illustrations that capture the colorful details of travel. With unique designs on every page, En Route is great for taking on a trip or for everyday adventures

Transform beautiful origami paper into covetable party accents! With the materials in this portfolio— 75 sheets of patterned origami paper and a booklet featuring step-by-step folding diagrams—eye-catching party props are just a few folds away. Origami enthusiasts and fans of pretty paper accents will enjoy folding chopstick rests, napkin rings, place settings, invitations, and more, in a range of colors and patterns.

This cheerful collection of alloccasion notecards features four different hand-lettered greetings and festive patterns, all enclosed in a keepsake box and printed with environmentally friendly materials.

Featuring renowned textile designer John Robshaw’s gorgeous patterns, this luxe travel companion includes prompts to dream up itineraries, catalog unexpected twists, and record and sketch adventures near and far. With a tactile fabric cover, pockets for keeping mementos, and an elastic closure, this stylish journal is a traveler’s treasure.

What is happening outside today? Peek through the window to find out. What is happening inside? Peek again! Whimsical die-cuts throughout lead to charming and surprising reveals with every turn of the page. Filled with fun details (can you find the two mice playing throughout?), this deceptively simple book is one readers will visit again and again.

This set of two different side-stitched notebooks and a coordinating zip-top vinyl pencil pouch will conveniently capture a writer or artist’s best ideas—and also their most essential supplies.

There’s a marketplace for sex and love, and you’re in it. In Dollars and Sex, economist Marina Adshade converts economic theory into a sexy science by applying the principles of supply and demand and other market forces to matters of love and libido.